Wirelessly share your screen on HDTV

Show your phone’s screen on HDTV with wireless display. Play a slideshow or games, watch movies, browse the web, use your apps — whatever you do on your phone is mirrored on your HDTV. To get started, you need a Miracast™ compatible HDTV or a Miracast wireless display adapter to connect to your HDTV (available at electronics retailers). After an easy setup, your devices communicate directly and do not require a shared Wi‑Fi router connection.

TipFor a list of Miracast-compatible wireless dongles that can be used with any TV that has an HDMI port, go to the Wi‑Fi Alliance site at www.wi-fi.org/certified-products-results?cid=miracast.

Pair your devices

To pair your phone with a wireless display adapter or Miracast-compatible HDTV:

  1. Do one of the following:

    • To pair with a wireless display adapter, install the adapter on your HDTV according to the manufacturer's instructions. You'll see a pairing or connection screen on your HDTV.
    • To pair with a Miracast-compatible HDTV, turn it on and set it to pair with a device according to the manufacturer’s instructions. You’ll see a pairing or connection screen on your HDTV.
  2. On your phone, go to Settings > Display > Wireless Display.
  3. Slide the Wireless Display toggle to ON. Your phone searches for display devices.
  4. In the DISPLAYS list, touch the name of your wireless adapter.

  5. Your phone will start connecting to the wireless display. If prompted to enter a PIN, enter your PIN, which may be visible on the HDTV.

    TipTo hide your password while mirroring your phone screen, go to Settings > Security, then deselect Make passwords visible.

The devices connect, and your phone screen is mirrored on your HDTV. When wireless display is on, you see in the status bar.

To instantly connect to the last display used the next time you turn on Wireless Display, on the phone’s Wireless Display screen, tick Auto-connect.

Turn Wireless Display off or on

Swipe the status bar down with two fingers.

On and connected to named display or adapter
On but not connected
Off

Touch an icon to quickly turn Wireless Display off or on or to connect to a device. If you selected Auto-connect, your phone will automatically connect to the last display used.

Or, add a Wireless Display widget to any home screen.

Performance tips

For best performance:

  • Stay 1 to 6 metres (3 to 20 feet) from your compatible display or adapter, and within the same room if possible. If you experience problems, move closer.
  • Stay away from microwave ovens or cordless phones to avoid interference.
  • Turn off Bluetooth during the session.
  • If the edges of your phone screen appear cut off on the HDTV, adjust the HDTV's display settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  • When streaming data over Wi-Fi, stay within 4.5 metres (15 feet) of your home access point.
  • Set your home access point to 5 GHz.

See also

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